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1 big change Blue Jays must make to save season vs. Mariners in ALCS

The Toronto Blue Jays cruised to a 3-1 series win against the New York Yankees in the American League Divisional Series. However, the first two games of the American League Championship Series have been a different beast.

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Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza: Blue Jays Relief Corps Is Their Achilles Heel

During the Fox coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays–New York Yankees Division Series, one stat they showed the first time the Blue Jays bullpen gate opened was that their relief unit had not lost a lead since September 1.

MLB News / Action Network / October 15

Wednesday MLB Playoff Player Props, Picks for George Springer, Jorge Polanco

For my Wednesday MLB player props, I’ll be looking into a pair of hitters in George Springer and Jorge Polanco. Let’s dive into my MLB player prop picks for the MLB playoff games on Wednesday, October 15.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Blue Jays React to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News Before ALCS Game 3

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Game 3 of the ALCS trailing 2-0 to the Seattle Mariners, and their struggles against Seattle’s pitching have been evident. The Blue Jays’ offense has lacked the spark that powered them past the New York Yankees in the ALDS, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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The '10-strikeout, 0-walk, 0-run MLB playoff pitchers' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 10 batters while walking none and allowing no runs in a playoff game can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'MLB innings-pitched leaders since 1990' quiz

The 'A.L. and N.L. strikeout leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 15

Multiple Blue Jays Stars Named Finalists for Coveted Gold Glove Awards This Season

The Toronto Blue Jays are facing a major challenge in the American League Championship Series. After getting past the New York Yankees in the previous round, they dropped the first two games at home against the Seattle Mariners, causing them to hit the road for the next three contests as needed with their season on the line.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

Ranking four potential World Series matchups based on excitement level

Which possible World Series matchups would be most or least popular?

Five MLB stars that need to step it up in the postseason

Three things Blue Jays must do to rally against Mariners in ALCS

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / October 15

Alejandro Kirk among five Blue Jays nominated for 2025 Gold Glove awards

The 2025 Gold Glove Award finalists were revealed Wednesday morning, and to no one’s surprise, the Toronto Blue Jays were heavily featured. In total, five Blue Jays players were nominated by Rawlings Baseball, which tallies the votes from managers and coaches of all 30 MLB clubs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / October 15

Clement, Gimenez, Guerrero, Kirk Finalists for Gold Gloves

The term ‘finalist’ is wrong…they are one of the top three vote getters at their positions. Ernie Clement along with Jose Ramriez and Maikel Garcia are the top three for the Gold Glove at third base.

Max Scherzer News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

Toronto Blue Jays Set To Turn To Max Scherzer For Critical Game 4

The Toronto Blue Jays are staring down the barrel of elimination, and who do they turn to? A 41-year-old pitcher who’s been about as reliable as a chocolate teapot in his last eight postseason starts.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 15

Blue Jays Face Do-or-Die Moment Against Mariners in ALCS Game 3

The Toronto Blue Jays are on the brink of being in a 3-0 hole in the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners. The next three games of the series will be in Seattle, and the Mariners have a shot to end the series at home, even if they lose a game.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / October 15

ALCS Game 2: Breaking down Doug Eddings’ performance behind the plate

Veteran umpire Eddings was behind the plate for Game 2 of the ALCS between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. In this game, the home plate umpire called 11 balls inside the estimated umpire zone (EUZ) and called seven strikes outside of the EUZ, according to Umpire Scorecards.

Cutter Coffey News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 15

This 21-Year-Old Blue Jay Is Continuing His Strong 2025 in the Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League is a great opportunity for players to continue gaining reps before heading into the full offseason. Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Cutter Coffey got off to a hot start in his first week in the desert, after a solid 2025 regular season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

Five MLB stars who need to step it up in the postseason

For the four teams still in the World-Series chase, here are stars who have underperformed and could be crucial either in mounting comebacks or keeping the momentum.

Shohei Ohtani's disappointing postseason hasn't mattered to Dodgers

MLB playoff takeaways: Mariners take 2-0 series lead; Blake Snell dominates for Dodgers in Game 1

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game made all kinds of incredible history

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The 'Active .300-batting-average MLB season leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB players to lead the Major Leagues in runs created since the 1990 season can you name in six minutes?

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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

Max Scherzer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 14

When will Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer start an ALCS game?

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a pivotal decision as they try to claw back into the 2025 ALCS. Trailing 2-0 in the series vs. the Seattle Mariners, all eyes now turn to Max Scherzer’s ALCS start in Game 4 — a move filled with both hope and risk for the veteran-led club.

Anthony Santander News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Blue Jays Announce Anthony Santander News After Missing Mariners Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading on the road after dropping two consecutive games to open up the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners. Toronto now faces an uphill battle if the club wants to reach the World Series for the first time since 1993.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 14

Blue Jays Biggest Strength Could Mark Historical Comeback in ALCS

The Toronto Blue Jays have found themselves in an uncomfortable spot in the American League Championship Series. After a brutal beatdown on their home field, the Blue Jays are down 2-0 as the series heads to Seattle.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / October 14

John Schneider’s 'optimism' tested as Blue Jays stare down 0-2 deficit in ALCS

Optimism is the watchword in Toronto, and the first to set the example was manager John Schneider.

Three things Blue Jays must do to rally against Mariners in ALCS

MLB playoff takeaways: Mariners take 2-0 series lead; Blake Snell dominates for Dodgers in Game 1

The 25 all-time greatest MLB postseason performers

The '10-strikeout, 0-walk, 0-run MLB playoff pitchers' quiz

Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / October 14

Length is needed from Shane Bieber in pivotal Game 3 amid Blue Jays’ bullpen volatility

Pitching needs to improve for the Toronto Blue Jays to climb out of the 2-0 ALCS deficit they’ve dug themselves, and it’ll all start with Shane Bieber in Game 3 on Wednesday at T-Mobile Park.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 14

Three things Blue Jays must do to rally against Mariners in ALCS

For the Blue Jays, their postseason fate will be determined by how well they can rebound on the road against what has been a dominant Mariners squad so far in the ALCS.

John Schneider's 'optimism' tested as the Blue Jays stare down 0-2 deficit in ALCS

Dodgers All-Star is turning heads for his unusual training regimen

Suspended Guardians pitchers blocked from playing in winter league

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 14

Blue Jays will need to find success on the road to stay within arm’s reach in the ALCS

Two games down at the Rogers Centre, and it’s flashbacks to the 2022 AL Wild Card for Blue Jays fans – minus the debilitating comeback loss. The Seattle

Yariel Rodriguez News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Blue Jays pitcher throws one of the strangest playoff games ever in ALCS Game 2 loss

Yariel Rodriguez wasn’t fooling anybody during the Toronto Blue Jays’ loss in Game 2 of the ALCS. Toronto fell into an 0-2 hole in their best-of-seven series against the Seattle Mariners with a 10-3 loss on Monday.

Anthony Santander News / Field Level Media / October 13

Blue Jays OF Anthony Santander (back) scratched from Game 2 lineup

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Anthony Santander was scratched from the lineup in Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners on Monday with back tightness.

Nathan Lukes News / Field Level Media / October 13

Jays OF Nathan Lukes (knee) expected to play in Game 2

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes is expected to play in Game 2 of the American League Championship series on Monday. Lukes fouled a pitch from the Seattle Mariners' Bryce Miller off his right knee in the first inning.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Nathan Lukes exits ALCS Game 1 due to knee contusion

Outfielder Nathan Lukes exited Game 1 of the ALCS during the fourth inning on Sunday after fouling a ball off of his knee earlier in the game. He was replaced

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12

Blue Jays add Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer to ALCS roster; Bo Bichette not included

The Blue Jays have announced the 26 players who will be part of their American League Championship Series roster against the Mariners. As in the ALDS, the Jays will be using 13 pitchers and 13 position players, though a couple of new arms will be joining the pitching staff.